A few days ago
peachie2k6

What are the Irish grades/years?

My friend is moving to Ireland but isnt sure what year or grade shes gonna be in? can you list down the grades and age groups like

5th year is 15-16 [that may not be right but its just a example]

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A few days ago
murnip

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Primary school:

Junior Infants: 4-5

Senior Infants: 5-6

1st class: 6-7

2nd class: 7-8

3rd class: 8-9

4th class: 9-10

5th class:10-11

6th class: 11-12

Secondary school:

1st year: 12-13

2nd year: 13-14

3rd year: 14-15 (Junior Certificate exam is done at the end of the school year)

4th year: 15-16 (optional in most schools, but most people tend to do it)

5th year: 16-17

6th year: 17-18 (Leaving Certificate exam is done at the end of the year and the results determine what course you can do in college by a system of points for each A/B/C etc.)

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